New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2566

Introduced
5/12/22  

Caption

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Impact

This legislation impacts state education policies by broadening the accessibility of financial aid resources for students, particularly in higher education institutions eligible for TAG and EOF programs. It aims to facilitate students' academic progress by offering the flexibility to enroll in summer courses without penalizing their aid amounts during the regular academic year. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting by educational institutions on the usage of these grants, thereby emphasizing transparency and accountability in student financial aid programs.

Summary

Senate Bill S2566 aims to enable students to utilize a portion of their tuition aid grants (TAG) and opportunity grants during summer sessions, following the academic year. This initiative allows students to take courses that fulfill graduation requirements or earn credits in their major during summer, which is crucial for timely graduation. Prior to the academic year, students must notify the relevant authority of their intent to use these grants for summer courses, ensuring that their regular academic year disbursement is adjusted accordingly to account for the summer usage.

Contention

While there may not be significant points of contention documented in the discussions surrounding S2566, the general approach to allowing students to use grants during off-terms raises ongoing debates about equitable access to education funding. Supporters argue that access to summer courses can help reduce time-to-degree for students, while some opponents may raise concerns about the reduction of total financial aid available during the regular academic year. Careful implementation will be critical to address potential consequences for students' overall financial support.

Last_action

The bill has been introduced as of May 12, 2022, but further discussion or voting history is not detailed in the current text.

Companion Bills

NJ A3111

Same As Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Previously Filed As

NJ A3111

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A1397

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ S3082

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NJ A4387

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NJ S3724

Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award summer tuition aid grants in summer of 2023; appropriates $1,000.

NJ A4924

Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award summer tuition aid grants in summer of 2023; appropriates $1,000.

NJ S3897

Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award annual summer tuition aid grants.

NJ A5578

Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award annual summer tuition aid grants.

NJ S3668

Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions of higher education; redirects State tuition aid grant funding for students enrolled in proprietary institutions to summer tuition aid grant program.

NJ A4869

Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions of higher education; redirects State tuition aid grant funding for students enrolled in proprietary institutions to summer tuition aid grant program.

Similar Bills

NJ S3082

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NJ A1397

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A3111

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A4387

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NM HB387

Education Opportunity Account Act

NM HB388

Low-income Education Opportunity Account Act

NJ S3834

Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.

NJ A5475

Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.